Iran Dismisses Trump's Ceasefire Plan, Outlines Conditions
Iran rejects President Trump's ceasefire proposal, insisting on its own conditions. The conflict continues to escalate with ongoing military actions from both sides.
An Iranian senior political security official has dismissed President Trump's ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war, asserting that Iran will continue to inflict "heavy blows" until its own conditions are met, as reported by Iranian state Press TV.
As the conflict nears the one-month mark, the Trump administration remains flexible, offering a ceasefire plan while simultaneously deploying up to 3,000 U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
Despite the ceasefire proposal, multiple Iranian officials have denied any negotiations are in progress. The newly deployed paratroopers will add to around 50,000 troops already stationed in the region, along with additional Marines en route.
On Wednesday, Israel continued its military operations targeting Tehran, while Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Israel. Reports suggest that Israel plans to maintain its military campaign against Iran for the coming weeks.
A draft 15-point ceasefire proposal, first reported by the New York Times and Israel's Channel 12, calls for Iran to renounce nuclear weapons and dismantle any existing nuclear capabilities. Sources familiar with the proposal indicated that adjustments have been made since its initial version, but specific details remain undisclosed.
Pakistani officials confirmed that Iran has received the ceasefire proposal. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan's willingness to facilitate discussions between the U.S. and Iran to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Despite these developments, Iranian officials maintain that no negotiations are currently taking place. Iranian military spokesperson Lt. Col. Ebrahim Zolfaghari emphasized in a video statement that Iran will not come to terms with the U.S., stating, "Your era of empty promises has come to an end."
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced it would ensure the safe passage of "non-hostile" vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, explicitly excluding U.S. and Israeli ships involved in the conflict.
This announcement follows Iran’s previous actions, including closing the Strait of Hormuz—a critical passage for about 20% of the world’s oil supply—due to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that began on February 28. Iran has reportedly attacked numerous vessels during the conflict and has faced international condemnation for these actions.
As a result of Iran's blockade and ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf, global oil prices have surged, raising concerns of a significant energy security crisis worldwide.